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Friday, August 5, 2011

La Mort Lente du Ballon Rouge (Weekend Reflections # 98)

Paris, France (Rue Au Maire)
I probably butchered the French language but my title is trying to say The slow death of The Red Balloon. One of my favorite movies when I was a boy was Le Ballon Rouge or The Red Balloon as I knew it. Like in the movie it seems like a sad end is in store for this balloon. The movie was made in Paris in 1956. When I'm in Paris I try to capture glimpses of the Paris of old and sometimes the glimpses appear in reflections.

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Really good pic James. There is plenty of "old" to see in Paris. Whenever I try to "follow" the new weekend reflections site, the url still takes me to the old one (that refers me to the new one). I'm kinda confused!

I agree with Pat Tillett. same thing happens for me with Reader, it won't recognize the new address. but not a problem, I simply put you in my favorites and find you that way. The Red Balloon is a fave, and as it happens I just recently watched it again. great reflection shot James. thanks for hosting WR each week. hope you have a fantastic weekend.

Superb photo, James, and I used to show Le Ballon Rouge to all levels of my French classes, from grade 3 to high school, and of course, they all got something different from it, from the literal to the more philosophic.

I think you mean Rue au Maire, not 'Mairie', in the 3rd arrondissement. But your title is perfect!

What a great image! I hope you are planning to frame it. It evokes a wonderful dreamlike state that does bring one back. The red balloon against the monochrome is so beautifully effective as are all the lovely textures. The balloon is like the cherry on top of a fabulous photograph!

Simply priceless James ! Still have the book we had when I was little with photos from the movie in it... always felt totally heartbroken for the red ballon when the boys with their slingshots went after it...

I am so impressed by your photography especially the one with the red balloon that I wanted to give you credit for your work on my website. I could not find your email address. Could you please get in touch with me at henrikeger@gmail.com ASAP?